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Action

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1

Did you perform the Lighting System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Wiring Systems.

2

  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Turn the headlamp switch to the proper position.

Are both of the headlamps on?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Go to Step 3

3

Using a test lamp connected to a known good ground, backprobe the inoperative headlamp B+ feed circuit.

Does the test lamp turn on?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair a poor connection or an open in the inoperative headlamp B+ feed circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Has the repair been made?

Go to Step 8

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5

Using a test lamp, backprobe between the inoperative headlamp B+ feed circuit and the inoperative headlamp switched circuit .

Does the test lamp turn on?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the inoperative headlamp.

Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement .

Has the repair been made?

Go to Step 8

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7

Repair a poor connection or an open in the left headlamp switched circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Has the repair been made?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Wiring Systems.

Go to Step 2